Wage Range: $21.95 - $32.59 per hour. The amounts listed are the base pay range; Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, applicable education and internal equity.

JOB SUMMARY:

Adheres to Hospital Policies and Procedures and Philosophy of Care. Consistently exhibits professional conduct that is a behavior-based expression of the hospital’s Health & Healing principles. Assumes responsibility for care of patients under the supervision, direction and guidance of a Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse. Organizes and administers individualized patient care to patients within the unit assigned by the Registered Nurse. Participates in assessment of patient needs. Communicates with and functions as a member of the health care team. Provides basic, direct patient care as directed by medical staff and in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the hospital. Participates in patient teaching to the degree consistent with the NAC’s knowledge base. Documents care and applicable teaching provided. Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to function on the unit. Par­tic­ipates in house wide and department specific performance improvement activ­i­ties. Uses an understanding of the pri­nciples of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs and pro­vide age spe­cific treatment and care.

Benefit Information:
Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth Monroe, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental coverage w/premiums as low as $0!
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life, AD&D and Disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457 (b) and 401 (a) with employer contribution)
• Generous Paid Time Off/Vacation/Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cafeteria Discounts
• Free parking

OUR MISSION:
EvergreenHealth will advance the health of the community it serves through our dedication to high-quality, safe, compassionate, and cost-effective health care.

OUR VISION:
EvergreenHealth will create an inclusive community health system that is the most trusted source for health care solutions

OUR VALUES:
Compassion - We care for and about our patients, families, and each other
Respect - We respect the beliefs and values of everyone we encounter
Excellence - We strive for excellence in all we do
Collaboration - We work in partnership and believe every voice makes a difference
Accountability - We are accountable to one another and to our community

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE; CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Requires Washington State Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) license and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS, OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

At the level consistent with the NAC’s knowledge base, the ability to actively involve the patient and family members in decision making which affects the patient’s outcome. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse, the ability to participate in the implementation of the interdisciplinary patient plan of care. Ability to organize and prioritize a patient assignment and unit activities. Ability to document to standards for specific pediatric through geriatric patient populations. Competent in all identified department specific orientation and annual competencies. Ability to safely use equipment specific to the MSTU work environment and patient populations including all 0 lift devices. Effective written and verbal interpersonal communication skills with multidisciplinary team members, ancillary departments and clinical areas, physicians, patients and family members. Able to adhere to dress codes specific to personal hygiene, finger nail care, dress, piercing, tattoos and fragrances. Use of personal protective equipment as appropriate, documentation of immunization/immunity against hepatitis B, and training related to blood borne pathogens is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / HAZARDS AND COMPLIANCE:

Adheres to all State and Federal regulations pertaining to hazardous materials and BBP. Risk of exposure to communicable disease, blood and body fluids. Risk of physical injury from lifting pa­tients and operation of equipment. Complies with manager’s instructions and hospital policies regarding reporting injuries and hazards/hazardous conditions and attends safety training as required. Works in a safe manner at all times by using appropriate protective equipment and maintains personal protective equipment as instructed. Participates in health and safety initiatives.

WORK CONTACT GROUP: Patient related hospital departments, medical staff, patients, families, and vis­i­tors.

SUPERVISED BY: Clinical Nurse Manager, RN Shift Coordinator, Registered Nurse, Administrative Supervisor,

SUPERVISES: None:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Patient care delivery reflects an understanding of the­rapeutic nursing measures in the care of musculoskeletal, respi­ratory, cardiovascular, bowel and bladder systems and nu­tritional maintenance / feeding, positioning and comfort measures.

1. Demonstrates proficiency in department specific skills. Completes, maintains and demonstrates competency in all unit-based orientation and annual competencies per regulatory, departmental and hospital standards.

1. Uses an understanding of the prin­ciples of growth and develop­ment to as­sess each patient's age specific needs and pro­vide age specific treat­ment and care. Meets age specific competencies.

1. Promotes a Health and Healing environment by maintaining organization and work readiness of the department, patient rooms, and patient care areas. Restocks supplies. Assures patients have fresh water, laundry hampers are emptied, the kitchen is clean and stocked, and the equipment room is organized and clean. Provides a clean, calm, orderly, and quiet patient room environment. Empties patient room and kitchen garbage before it is overfilled. Does not store excess linen in the patient’s room. Does not duplicate supplies. At end of shift leaves the department as they would want it to be at the start of their own shift.

1. Demonstrates attitudes and behaviors in interacting with others that are courteous, polite, concerned, friendly and respectful, re­sulting in positive customer perceptions. Works with patients to provide choices whenever possible.

1. Identifies and responds to individual patient, staff and departmental/hospital safety needs. Implements all patient safety goals and standards. Assignments are completed in a safe and accurate manner. Provides for patient safety through preventive measures. Keeps call lights accessible to patient and answers all call lights in a timely manner. Recognizes the importance of early ambulation and prevention of complications in medical and post operative patients and assures all patients are up and ambulatory according to physician orders. Passes trays on arrival and assures patients have the right diet. Implements appropriate fall risk measures according to the patient’s POC.

1. Operates equipment per manufacturer recommendations; follows proce­dures in maintaining equipment and reporting equipment malfunction. Routinely utilizes 0 lift devices.

1. Remains proactive, flexible and supportive of team efforts to meet changing work flow activities related to patient admissions and discharges. Functions as a team member by facilitating the organization and delegation of work assignments based on patient acuity, individual staff assignments, and staff skill /competency levels.

1. Ensures that job performance is consistent with :
   1. EvergreenHealth Monroe standard 3.1 Plan for the Provision of Patient Care (Section IV, Philosophy of Patient Care Services; Section V, Definition of Patient Care Services, NAC role and functions; Section IX, Scope of Care and Servic­es Provided, Nursing).
   2. EvergreenHealth Monroe clinical standards, policies, procedures, and protocols
   3. Regulatory standards (DNV, DOH)

1. Maintains complete, accurate, concise, legible documentation of care provided and patient responses. Documents per standards.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth Monroe and SEIU Healthcare 1199NW .